Senior quantity surveyor residential commercial projects

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary GBP65,000 Negotiable The company is based in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre. The business is expanding across Essex, London, Kent and Cambridge and are now in need of a Quantity Surveyor to work alongside the Director. They are looking to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible to join the team as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor. Experience within a construction environment would be advantageous with at least 8 years QS experience. Key tasks and responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor role include: * Working as part of a close team of project managers reporting into the Director whilst providing a cost consulting role to the client * Ensure the client achieves their stated objectives through close teamwork, proactive cost control and the provision of contractual advice * Attend and/or chair meetings with client and site * Prepare financial reports * Monitor the communication of a project status * Preparing full tender documentation for multiple projects * Provide advice on contractors, specialists, procurement routes, cost and programme solutions * Provide advice on suitability and preparation of contract documents * Prepare management reports * Monitor performance milestones and deliverables * Administer cost/variation procedures * Carry out full post contract surveying duties including establishing the effect of variations, settlement of accounts and disputes * Provide day-to-day cost management of projects from estimate preparation through to final account settlements * Provide mentorship and advice to junior members of staff within the office Desired qualifications and experience: * A relevant degree or masters qualification in quantity surveyor or similar equivalent subject * Prior experience of working in a consultancy side quantity surveying/cost consulting role carrying out pre and post contract duties * Experience of using CostX software would be highly advantageous, but is not essential for the ideal candidate * Experience of working on projects in the build environment is desired ndash; i.e. residential, education, healthcare etc. * Familiar with common forms of contract such as JCT and NEC * Demonstrable experience of carrying out tendering and procurement processes * Familiar with working on multiple projects concurrently * Strong client facing skills 28 days holiday (Including bank holidays) Discretional Christmas shut down NEST workplace pension City centre office Salary negotiable for the right candidate